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Most popular deer caliber
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11/11/23 10:05 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Very SE Nebraska
Gary Benson
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Very SE Nebraska
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I'm sure this hasn't been hashed over ever.  Going by the brass I find at the range, the 30-06 is the caliber being sighted in by far. This morning is the opener and it's been a busy place..
Life ain't supposed to be easy.
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Re: Most popular deer caliber
[Re: Gary Benson]
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11/11/23 10:07 AM
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Joined: Jun 2010
Ontario, Canada
slydogx
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Ontario, Canada
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Around here, I'd say it's 30-30, 30.06 and .303 Brit because all the old timers were buying sporterized Enfield rifles for cheap in the 60s-80s
Just happy to be here.
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Re: Most popular deer caliber
[Re: Gary Benson]
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11/11/23 10:12 AM
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Midlands South Carolina
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Midlands South Carolina
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.308 may not be . But, it is sure the most shot throughout the free world.
I used it in the Army, and it served me well. And i figured why change in the civilian world. I would use my .308 on anything but the big bears. Plus, i handload. So, i can tailor my loads accordingly.
Only exception was, i used a .300 win mag for goats in Hawaii.
Sarge
A hero voluntary walks into the dangers of the unknown
Freedom is accomplished by good men willing to do bad things to bad people
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Re: Most popular deer caliber
[Re: Gary Benson]
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11/11/23 10:20 AM
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Posco
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Posco
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I've killed three deer with a .375 H&H Mag. I'm shooting a 7mm Mag now. Magnums seem to be popular in this part of the world.
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Re: Most popular deer caliber
[Re: Gary Benson]
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11/11/23 10:38 AM
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Tennessee
Scuba1
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"color blind Kraut"
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Tennessee
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the 6.5 cree.....only kidding.
30-06 would be my guess as well .
Let's go Brandon
"Shall not comply" with morons who don't understand "shall not infringe."
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Re: Most popular deer caliber
[Re: Gary Benson]
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11/11/23 11:36 AM
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williamsburg ks
danny clifton
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williamsburg ks
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Seems to be a lot of 243's around here. When I was a kid in CO 06 was king. Every gas station had 06 and 22 ammo. Even in the summer.
ScottW, 270 is a fine choice for "out west" deer and elk hunting.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Most popular deer caliber
[Re: patfundine]
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11/11/23 11:50 AM
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Tennessee
Scuba1
"color blind Kraut"
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"color blind Kraut"
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Tennessee
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I've never owned a 30 06. Mostly because everyone else has one. There is a good reason to have an 06, a 308, a 30-30 and a 223 .... thats the ammo one could get even during the shortages. Thats the main reason that I keep those calibers represented in my arsenal. Don't get me wrong, if I never bought another pound of powder or primer, I have enough on hand to eat venison for the rest of my days. Its just something to keep in mind
Let's go Brandon
"Shall not comply" with morons who don't understand "shall not infringe."
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Re: Most popular deer caliber
[Re: Gary Benson]
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11/11/23 11:56 AM
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Oregon
beaverpeeler
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Oregon
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30-30 hands down from around here back in the day. Probably different now
My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
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Re: Most popular deer caliber
[Re: Scuba1]
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11/11/23 12:11 PM
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MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes
Trapper7
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MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes
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I've never owned a 30 06. Mostly because everyone else has one. There is a good reason to have an 06, a 308, a 30-30 and a 223 .... thats the ammo one could get even during the shortages. Thats the main reason that I keep those calibers represented in my arsenal. Don't get me wrong, if I never bought another pound of powder or primer, I have enough on hand to eat venison for the rest of my days. Its just something to keep in mind I agree. Maybe add the 243 as well for ammo availability.
It's not always about catching fish. That's what people who don't catch fish usually say.
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